Creativity and Open Mindedness are Just One Song Away.

In studies done in 2010 at North Dakota State University it was shown that individuals who were more creative were better able to down or up-regulate their cognitive control system based on the situation.  This is called cognitive flexibility.  To add to this, in 2011 neuroscientist Allan Snyder of the Center for Mind in Sydney […]

A Joke to Improve Cognitive Abilities

Can a joke improve your cognitive abilities?  According to a New York Times article, maintaining a positive mood makes it easier to find solutions to problems, including solving puzzles, noticing details, and seeing the big picture.  It is believed that this is due to the dopamine flowing in the prefrontal cortex, enabling us to notice […]